Lord Harry's Front

Old Lord Harry put up a good front.
He hid socks in his pants as a stunt.                        
But, his Lady swore
as argyle hit floor
that no organ was found to be blunt.



6/17/14

It seems some did not get this poem so a wee bit of 'splaining is above for all you Desi Arnez fans.

Definition for 

FRONT - noun the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used first; the most forward part of something. [i.e. the front of his pants]

FRONT - noun in a military sense the front is the FIRING LINE
FRONT - a fake or false personality

This poetic devise is called a double entendre [a play on words]- a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent.

ORGAN - is also being used this way - The human ***** is an external male sexual organ - as well as a musical instrument made of pipe

ARGYLE - a pattern composed of diamonds of various colors on a plain background, used in knitted garments such as sweaters and socks.

or ARE GUILE - someone who is sly or cunning 

even the word BLUNT has another meaning here since a BLUNT sword would be of little use
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Christensen Avatar
July 20, 2014 at 6:36 PM
Oh, my! LOL I can't remember last time I read a limerick, but I'm glad I choose to read this one............... Too funny!
Smith Avatar
July 9, 2014 at 8:42 PM
LOL! Love it, Debbie.. congrats on a great win.. hugs. Arlene
A   Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 11:40 PM
Debbie, Congratulations, on your awesome win. Always~ Linda
Nair Avatar
July 8, 2014 at 5:00 AM
Congrats on the win , Debbie!
Dietrich Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 3:56 PM
Debs, don't worry. I did not need any explaining on THIS one. It's very well written!!! and the blunt line makes the whole joke!! congrats on your win.,
Nance Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Grats on your win!!
A. Sharma Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 6:34 AM
Great humour in this one Debbie ! Congrats on top win!
Mehta Avatar
July 7, 2014 at 6:02 AM
PUTTING SOCKS, hahaha, debbie. congrats on the win
Richards Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 6:02 PM
I have known girls to put socks in their bra....but guess this trick applies to the guys too !! Hmm...... Those packages are not tied up with ribbons....just socks!! lol Good one Deb !!!
United Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 5:21 PM
congratulations on your win Debbie. jan & Darren
Allison Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 4:41 PM
great one Debbie a well deserved winner. Hugs jan x
Callus Avatar
July 6, 2014 at 4:07 PM
Good humour in this one! Debbie. Congrats on your win. // paul
Nance Avatar
June 20, 2014 at 8:25 PM
hahah oh great! good one ;)
Cornelius  Chidera  Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 6:32 AM
nice limerick!
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